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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.66, 4,313.40 and 1,728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.66, 4,313.40 and 1,728.41 is: 2,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.66 : 4,313.40 = 1,728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.66/4,313.40 = 1,728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.66x = 4,313.40 × 1,728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.66x = 7,455,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,323.69/3,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.20

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